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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.93, 8,942.98 and 1,579.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.93, 8,942.98 and 1,579.49 is: 2,369.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.93 : 8,942.98 = 1,579.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.93/8,942.98 = 1,579.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.93x = 8,942.98 × 1,579.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.93x = 14,125,347.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,125,347.48/5,961.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.26

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